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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
CANADIAN RCLP155B
Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector
Hose
Inlet Connector
6.
Close propane supply valve.
WARNING: Never use an open
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
PROPANE
SUPPLY
Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be
furnished by the user.
Use this heater only with a propane vapor
withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of
the Standard for Storage and Handling of
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58
and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local library
or fire department will have this booklet.
The amount of propane gas ready for use
from propane tanks varies. Two factors de-
cide this amount:
1.
The amount of propane gas in tank(s)
2.
The temperature of tank(s)
The chart below shows the number of 45 kg
(100 lb) tanks needed to run this heater.
Do not operate this product with any tank
smaller than 45 kg (100 lb).
Number of
tanks
2
2
3
3
(Use larger
tank)
Temperature ˚C (
°
F)
At Tank Location
0 (32)
6.7 (20)
-12 (10)
-18 (0)
-23 (-10)
-29 (-20)
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
You may need two or more 45 kg (100 lb)
tanks or one larger tank in colder weather.
Your local propane gas dealer will help you
select the proper supply system. The mini-
mum surrounding-air temperature rating for
each heater is -29
°
C (-20
°
F).
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information section, page
2. They are needed to safely op-
erate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections for leaks after
installing or servicing. Never use
an open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a mixture of liquid soap
and water to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
1.
Provide propane supply system (see
Propane Supply, column 1).
2.
Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator
assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL
fitting counterclockwise into threads on
tank. Tighten firmly using wrench.
Tighten regulator with vent pointing
over the hose (see Figure 3).
3.
Connect hose to inlet connector.
Tighten firmly using a wrench (see Fig-
ure 4).
IMPORTANT:
Extra hose or piping
may be used if needed. Install extra
hose or piping between hose/regulator
assembly and propane tank. You must
use the regulator supplied with heater .
4.
Open propane supply valve on propane
tank(s) slowly.
Note:
If not opened
slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro-
pane tank may stop gas flow. If this
happens, close propane supply valve
and open again slowly.
5.
Check all connections for leaks.
Figure 3 - Regulator With Vent Pointing
Over Hose
Propane
Tank
Hose
Regulator
Vent
(pointing
over hose)
POL Fitting
Supply
Valve
